USI Center for Social Justice Education

Making Your Voting Plan
Check your voter registration to make sure you are registered to vote. College students can choose to register to vote either where they live while attending school or in their permanent hometown, but they must vote in the location where they are registered. Planning ahead ensures you know where and how to cast your ballot.

Mark Your Calendars: 2026 Indiana Election Dates 🗓️

If you’re planning ahead (and you should be), here are key dates to know:
Primary Voter Registration Deadline: April 6, 2026
Early Voting Begins (Primary): April 7, 2026
Primary Election Day: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – polls open 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
Voter Registration Deadline (General): October 5, 2026
General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – polls open 6 a.m.–6 p.m

Mark your calendar, make your plan, and be ready to vote!
Read and learn more about important election dates:https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2026-Calendar-Brochure.FINAL-VERSION.pdf

USI students, sign up now!

The United Nations has declared February 20th as the World's Day of Social Justice. It is a day to bring to our attention the advancements that need to be made to ensure that social justice policies and safety nets are being protected and created. This year's theme is Social Protection and Decent work for all, with the goals of enacting policies to create societies that are fair and resilient in the midst of innovation and change.

Read more about it here: https://www.un.org/en/observances/social-justice-day

2026 Pre LEAD Briefing In advance of our 2026 Legislative Education and Advocacy Day, this briefing will give you an overview of the legislative process in Indiana, ways social wor...

Hello,

This is a friendly reminder that tonight at 5 p.m. in Forum 1, The MCC will show the film A Million Miles Away, directed by Alejandra Márquez Albella and starring Michael Peña.

It is a biopic about José Hernández and his path from a farm worker to becoming an engineer and an astronaut. A tale of perseverance, community, and sacrifice to accomplish a seemingly impossible dream.

LEAD DAY TRIP 2/19/2024

The Center for Social Justice Education, housed in the Department of Social Work, is sponsoring a trip to Indianapolis for NASW Indiana's LEAD event in February 2024.
LEAD stands for Legislative Education & Advocacy Day. This is an annual event to provide information/education on the legislative process and to increase the visibility of social work at the State House.
Next year’s event is on Monday, 2/19/2024 (11:30 am to 1:00pm). It is an all-day event, including the drive to Indianapolis, spending time at the State House, & and returning that evening. Attending would be no cost other than your food for the day.
If you are potentially interested in attending or just interested in learning more, please complete this form https://forms.office.com/r/r6YazxVQPT

Additional Information will be available when we return for the Spring Semester (There will be a virtual informational about LEAD provided by Beryl E. Cohen (Executive Director) NASW- Indiana Chapter

Please email Dr. Veronica C. Huggins([email protected]) with any questions.

Thanks!

LEAD DAY INFORMATION
https://www.naswin.org/page/81

LEAD Initiatives - National Association Of Social Workers Indiana Chapter The Indiana State House is open to the public and masks are not required to enter the building. To help increase safety at the event, we encourage all attendees wear masks.

Please come out and support us!
https://www.usi.edu/news/releases/2023/11/usi-center-for-social-justice-education-and-mandela-day-committee-to-host-social-justice-activism-fair?fbclid=IwAR0Tf9rKeFP_CXLCyei_PmOPdBRva9R_xg81tlI5EehKJV1b9JBbE6x0hxs

USI Center for Social Justice Education and Mandela Day Committee to host social justice activism fair The University of Southern Indiana Center for Social Justice Education (CSJE) and the USI Mandela Day Committee will host a social justice activism fair from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 8 on The Quad. The rain location is the first floor of University Center East. The event is open to the pub...

Hello, Social Justice Warriors!

The USI Nelson Mandela Day Social Justice Committee is partnering with the Center for Social Justice Education (CSJE) again this year for the Social Justice Activism Fair, and we would love for your organization to join us!

The social justice activism fair will be on Wednesday, 11/8, from 12-2 pm on the USI campus quad. (We have confirmed an alternate spot if it is too cold).


We invite campus groups and community organizations to attend the fair (1-2 representatives per group) and staff a table for their organization. Students & the USI community at large will be invited to visit each table and learn more about the organization, its mission and goals, and potential volunteer or engagement opportunities.

If you accept the invitation, your organization will be provided with a table and two chairs on the quad. You should bring information about your organization and any materials you wish to distribute. This is a great way to promote your organization's issues and engage students as volunteers or advocates!

To accept the Social Justice Activism Fair invitation, please complete the online form below.


https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=LIgdrmt4LEmQlT2B0KL2FeTp4idzsHxKp9IuYyegFa9URDBXQVhKQ1pHNUpSQ1pLVU9HWlIxM1JUVS4u&Token=93c42354e5804b70ba01a628c8529873

Please reach out to me at ([email protected]) if you have any questions or if there are any issues with the form.



Thanks,

Veronica Huggins

Attention Macro Lovers!

Registration Link:
https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpce2rrDgpGtWn0gCC-ZKq8ywShX4_zYXQ #/registration